Explore the Past. Shape the Future.

Unlock your potential with our Master of Arts in History program, designed for scholars, educators, and professionals who seek to deepen their understanding of the human experience across time. This intellectually rigorous program equips you with advanced research skills, critical analysis, and historical perspective—tools essential for careers in education, public service, cultural institutions, and beyond.  Specialize in Historical Inquiry and gain expertise in archival research, historiography, and thematic studies such as political, social, or global history. With a strong foundation in analytical writing and source evaluation, you’ll be prepared to contribute meaningfully to academic, civic, and cultural conversations.

Why Choose Our Program?

Career Prospects
Graduates with a Master of Arts in History pursue careers across a wide range of sectors. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, history degree holders are employed in education, government, museums, and research institutions. In 2022, top occupations for history graduates included secondary school teachers, postsecondary educators, and education administrators [1]. The degree also provides a strong foundation for careers in law, public policy, and archival work.

Competitive Salaries

Median annual wages for professionals in history-related roles vary by field. For example:
•    Postsecondary history teachers earned a median salary of $79,640 in 2024[1].
•    Archivists, curators, and museum workers earned a median of $58,940, with projected job growth of 10% from 2022 to 2032, faster than average [1].
•    Secondary school teachers earned a median of $64,340, with steady demand for social studies educators [1].

Diverse Opportunities

 Graduates can pursue roles such as:
•    Historian or Research Analyst
•    Museum Curator or Archivist
•    Secondary or Postsecondary History Educator
•    Public Historian or Cultural Resource Manager
•    Policy Analyst or Legislative Researcher
These roles span educational institutions, museums, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and think tanks.

Join a community of scholars committed to understanding the past to inform the present and inspire the future. Your journey to becoming a leader in historical research, education, and public engagement starts here.

Reference: [1] Field of degree: History - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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HistoryGrad@SouthernCT.edu

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of History

Application Requirements

Application Submission
Application Fee ($50)
Official Transcripts
Essay
Two Letters of Recommendation

Essay Prompt

Why are you interested in the master’s degree in history and what do you hope to accomplish in your studies. The essay must be typed using Times New Roman or similar font, 12-point, single-spaced, and two pages long (approximately 500 words).

Capstone Requirement (Choose One)

Thesis
Special Project
Comprehensive Examination

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